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Friday 3/1

Technology Day 2024
  • Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • Location: University of Houston at Sugar Land: 14000 University Blvd. Sugar Land, TX 77479
This event is an effort to build our future workforce by showcasing your business to local high students in the CTE Technology pathways. This event is part of the Central Fort Bend Chamber's focus on Workforce Development in Fort Bend County.

Sunday 3/3

Navroz Spring Festival
  • Time: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Location: The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park, 105 Sabine St., Houston 77007
Navroz celebrates nature's renewal. The day marks the beginning of spring and is celebrated by various cultures, notably in Iran, Central Asia, the Middle East and some communities in India and Pakistan. It symbolizes renewal, rebirth and a new future.
Celebrating Women's History Month with Art & Fashion
  • Time: 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  • Location: Bisong Art Gallery: 1305 Sterrett St., Houston, TX 77002
Step into a realm where creativity knows no bounds as we invite you to an enchanting afternoon of Art and Fashion Fusion! Join us for an immersive experience that seamlessly intertwines the worlds of visual aesthetics and sartorial elegance.

Friday 3/8

International Women's Day
  • Location: Worldwide
Annual worldwide observance to commemorate the cultural, social and political achievements of women as well as bring attention to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse.

Sunday 3/10

Ramadan Begins
  • Location: Worldwide
Ramadan is a month long Muslim observation that is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Practices include fasting from food, drink and other indulgences to focus on prayer and reflection. The last day of Ramadan is a special holiday called Eid al-Fitr.

Monday 3/11

Computer Class: Research Citations
  • Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
  • Location: University Branch Library: 14010 University Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77479
Learn how to create a template for a document in APA or MLA style format using Microsoft Word. Examples of highly used APA and MLA references will be presented. Registration required.

Tuesday 3/12

ESL Conversation Circle
  • Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Location: First Colony Branch Library: 2121 Austin Parkway Sugar Land, Texas 77479
English-language learners of any level are invited to practice conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment. This conversation group meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. No registration required.

Thursday 3/14

University Branch Young Adult Advisory Council
  • Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Location: University Branch Library: 14010 University Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77479
Are you a high school student interested in: Earning volunteer hours? Enhancing your college application or resume? Helping your community? If you answered yes to any of these questions, come join the Young Adult Advisory Council. The Young Adult Advisory Council meets the 2nd Thursday of the school year.

Friday 3/15

Senior Series: Help! Technology is Tough!
  • Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • Location: University Branch Library: 14010 University Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77479
Is Technology Enhancing Your Life? We will have an expert show us how technology can and should make your life easier, simpler, and better, to fully utilize the computers, tablets, smartphones, smart TVs and other tech devices. And doing all of this safely!

Saturday 3/23

International Art & Kite Festival
  • Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Location: The Crown Festival Park: 18355 Southwest Freeway, 77479
The International Art & Kite Festival is a free event that celebrates culture and community through art, music, dancing and food. Kite flying, art car showings and cultural performances are just some of the highlights of this colorful festival!

Sunday 3/24

Palm Sunday
  • Location: Worldwide
Palm Sunday is a Christian holiday that occurs during Lent and marks the first day of Holy Week. It is a week before Easter Sunday.

Monday 3/25

Holi
  • Location: India and Nepal
An ancient Indian festival also known as the "Festival of Colours". Holi celebrates the love of Radha Krishna and the arrival of spring.

Tuesday 3/26

ESL Conversation Circle
  • Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Location: First Colony Branch Library: 2121 Austin Parkway Sugar Land, Texas 77479
English-language learners of any level are invited to practice conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment. This conversation group meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. No registration required.

Sunday 3/31

Easter Sunday
  • Location: Worldwide
An annual festival that is celebrated by numerous people around the world both as a secular holiday of egg hunting centered around the Easter Bunny and as a religious Christian holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
International Transgender Day of Visibility
  • Location: Worldwide
A day to show support for the trans community. It aims to bring attention to the accomplishments of trans people around the globe while fighting prejudice by spreading knowledge of the trans community.

Please note that events are subject to change. Check the respective event links for the most current information from the event organizers.

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